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Quite liked my Makita twin 18v saw, not too impressed with it dying after only light work however. Has anyone tried both that and the M18 fuel saw, so as to be able to comment upon which is better? Not interested in any other brands thanks.

Local saw mill gave me normal money for one similar a couple of years back if it helps.

£3800?? And it still uses files that go blunt competitively quickly and are expensive? I don’t see them selling many. heat from a grinding wheel is taken care of via the use of CBN, it’s not even an issue with the right abrasive.

I’ll argue. What bit of chainsaw milling pertains to using one in the conventional manner? It’s totally different. just crack on.

There’s a bloke on another thread here recently having problems with one.

And a pair of leaf grabbers. I laughed when my lad said he wanted a set, but they really save some time. https://www.screwfix.com/p/spear-jackson-garden-tidy-leaf-grabber/95262?kpid=95262&ds_kid=92700031520370519&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249410&msclkid=3ad6b0f9a9931a06bfccd18f6a52535e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MPX_UK_SHP_MAN_S_ALL_Outdoor %26 Garden&utm_term=4583726538209462&utm_content=S - Garden Hand Tools&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=3ad6b0f9a9931a06bfccd18f6a52535e&gclsrc=3p.ds

It's not a marginal cost difference, Stihl is double the price. I'm a pro user and Rotatech chains are fine, although I wouldn't use the bars.

The cheapest and easiest way to do it would be to purchase a roll of silage sheeting. The narrower widths as used for the sides of a silage clamp will probably be about right.

This looks like it might do the trick however- 11cfm is a good number for workshop use. Marne, is this the 4 cyclinder type you have? I might buy one for residential jobs. Hyundai 50 Litre Silent Air Compressor, 100PSI, 11CFM, 7 Bar, 2HP Portable Air Compressor, Oil Free Small Air Compressor, 2 Year Warranty, Air Compressor for Workshops, 230v 3 Pin 13amp Plug, White : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Hyundai 50 Litre Silent Air Compressor, 100PSI, 11CFM, 7 Bar, 2HP...

None of those silent compressors will provide anything like enough CFM (cubic feet per minute) for workshop use. Look at the descriptions- 0.3hp! Rated for brad guns and light staplers? You might as well have a battery brad gun. A decent workshop compressor is a minimum of 2.5hp, there's no getting around that. For blowing a saw off, you'd be waiting five minutes to fill a 25l tank, then emptying it in twenty seconds. Pointless. If you have to have silent, then attach a couple more reserviors (old gas cylinders work well)- then you might have enough air to do the task at hand in one sitting.

We're either on the verge of a scientific breakthrough that will rival the discovery of sub atomic particles, or Tony's been eating the mushrooms rather than studying them. 🤣

Ah, I see. I only asked as it looks a little less of a stack height than the Baltrotor GR55FF that most people, myself included, end up with on this size machine. I have a pecker and compactor plate from them, they did me a good deal but thats only because Hugo in a previous life sold me a bucket for a 1.5t that was really 3 ton sized. Luckily I now have a three tonner so after five years on the shelf it's finally getting used... You're not the first on here to say that the JB grab is heavy, I'd always urge people to go Intermecatto instead. I'm in the process of setting up a lighter grab/rotator combo for my E19. It handles the E27 Tigertrip 16SR5 combo well (I specced short dipper) but due to a large contract it's worth having one of it's own that hopefully will be a bit bitter matched. I've ordered a Tigergrip TG12SR5 (60kgs) from Approved Hydraulics, and one of these rotators which are a good 80mm shorter than the GR55FF that I'd otherwise be using. Will report back once it's all arrived and plumbed up. AVS hydraulic rotator for digger excavator attachments price inc vat WWW.EBAY.CO.UK The rotators listed are exceptional quality.

Incidentally, what is the rotator you are using?

I can’t believe you blanked off the offset on a shiny new machine like that rather than fit a proper diverter. Wait until you’re pinned between two trees and need to reach a bush off to the side 😂 looks good mate but don’t delay on fitting that divertor.

It’s not an industry. Trailer trainers don’t ‘produce’ anything other than a ticket for something we can all do anyway. Legally now!

Those solis tractors are pretty shit to be fair. I’m well glad to be rid of mine.

I'm just off out on a little job- only down the road but it's great to be able to take both tipper trucks even if one is an LDV! 🤪

Agree with Pete. You'll have change from running and insuring two or three spearate vehicles rather than one 4x4 do it all, and life's a lot easier when you have exactly the right vehicle for the job in hand.

The last thing we need is more people wanting to start tree work. Part of the problem is that the industry is saturated, both with firms and young lads fresh out of college with tickets. Seems like every day I’m on the roads locally I see a tree firms truck that I’ve not seen before.

My bloke isn’t a machine operator. I am the operator plus a semi retired guy who likes to keep his hand in.

Just use decent knockoffs, regardless of brand.

Keep the bolts and washers too. Usually fine thread bolts for more torque and the washers need to be very thick.

Boss finds four employees, pays fair rate. One employee works hard, the others take the piss. Boss kicks the three wasters out the door, keeps the hard worker, gives him a bit more money and finances six machines for far less per month than he was paying three wasters. Only way I've been able to keep sane.

Yeah its bob on, but the tines are only a few quid each anyway.

Yup, never left the backbenches for fame and power, simply did his job as a decent MP, looking out for his constituents interests. A sad loss.